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Fast Food Outlets Shouldn't be Near Schools
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have urged the government to take more action in tackling the issue of childhood obesity in the UK. According to child healthcare professionals, fast food outlets should be banned from operating...
There’s Nothing Wrong with Eating Out Alone
There are many benefits to enjoying a meal alone. There is ample time for reflection, it allows you to take a break, there’s a chance to meet new people and you have total control of where you go and what you do. However, there is a stigma...
Could Airline Food Be Changing for the Better?
Airline food has a notoriously bad reputation. Anyone who has travelled via plane has more than likely faced such food. Typically, airline food is known to be bland and stodgy with little variety or nutrition. However, that could be set to change as...
How Did Social Media Help Veganism Become Mainstream?
Veganism has long been the subject of jokes. However, times have certainly changed as veganism has become an extremely popular lifestyle choice. Over 3.5 million people in Britain alone identify as vegan, so plant-based living has certainly taken...
Cattle Farmers Left Frustrated at Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Plant-based alternatives to meat are in serious demand as they are gradually becoming more accessible. American companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are using science to provide the texture and taste of meat without slaughtering animals....
The UK Needs to Tackle Hunger by Using Surplus Food
The UK’s largest food distribution charity, FareShare, has revealed that only 17,000 tonnes of the 270,000 tonnes of edible surplus food in the supply chain is redistributed to charities each year. As a result, the government is being urged to...
The Alarming Diet Trends of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the technology haven found in the southern San Francisco Bay area of California. It is home to many start-up and global technology companies. Some of its most impressive companies to originate there include Facebook, Apple and...
Britons Need to Eat More Sustainable Fish
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging the British public to seek alternatives to the most popular seafood items. Choosing from a wider range of fish, will put less pressure on individual fisheries thus, demand for more sustainable and...
Is Plant-Based Fast Food A Healthy Option?
Vegetarian and vegan diets have been found to have many health benefits. Plant-based diets have been said to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. As a result, it is easy to assume that all plant-based foods are healthy –...
Tracking Apps Lead to Unhealthy Relationships with Food
Technology has allowed people to gain unique information about their nutrition and fitness. Various tracking apps allow people to view the daily impact of their sleeping patterns, fitness levels and what they eat. Having such information readily...
Weight Watchers Makes Controversial Offer for Teenagers
In an attempt to aid ever-increasing obesity levels, Weight Watchers has launched a scheme in the USA which gives teenagers an opportunity to join for free. Although the company may have had good intentions, critics have slammed the move. A...
Urban Farming is Finding Its Way Into Cities Again
Urban farming refers to when crops are grown in cities. During and immediately after World War II, urban farming was popular in Europe and North America when resources were scarce. In more recent years, the interest in city agriculture has been...
Ultra-Processed Foods Could be Linked to Cancer
Foods that are ultra-processed are factory made and include various ingredients many people might not know of. They include items such as: instant noodles, ready meals, cakes and confectionery. These foods account for half of all food bought and...
Weight Watchers to Abolish ‘Before and After’ Pictures
For anyone who is trying to lose weight, they are often faced with many ‘before and after’ pictures. These are often used as undeniable proof that a certain diet and exercise regime has worked. Additionally, it acts as an indicator of progress a...
The Confusion Behind the Trend of Clean Eating
Anyone who is present on social media (Instagram in particular) has most likely heard about clean eating. It’s a fashionable food trend loved by fitness advocates and the social media elite. A clean diet usually consists of plenty of organic fruit...
Brits Reduce Food Spending Following Inflation
During the Christmas period, the British public collectively spent a large amount of money on indulgent food. Following this splurge, January spending is a complete contrast. The average household spent £1.6bn less on food in January compared to...
Lab Made Meat Could be the Future of Food
Meat production has long been an issue in the public eye. Animal rights and environmental activists alike have long disapproved of the production and use of animals for food. New research and methods may have led to a breakthrough that wouldn’t...
Britain is the Unhealthiest Nation in Europe
Results from a new study have concluded that Britain has the unhealthiest diet in Europe. According to the data, ultra-processed junk food is the reason behind Britain’s unhealthy eating habits. Eating large amounts of these foods will lead to an...